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Timely access to World Bank documents and decision-making has been a key concern of civil society groups.
In December 2009, after a lengthy process in which BIC worked closely with the World Bank and other civil society organizations, the Bank released a revised policy on access to information. NGOs regard the new policy as a great triumph in that it is the most progressive international financial institution access to information policy to date. By establishing clear request mechanisms and opening up new categories of routinely disclosed information, the Bank significantly broadened its transparency horizon.
Throughout the World Bank’s implementation of the new policy, which officially began on July 1 2010, BIC, together with its civil society partners, will seek to ensure that the Bank implements its new information policy rigorously. In addition, BIC hopes to:
- Increase access of key World Bank documents by civil society and average citizens; and
- Enhance development outcomes through more informed civil society participation around projects and policy reform processes.
Moving forward, the Bank Information Center will work to ensure that communities have the tools and know-how to utilize the World Bank’s new policy. We plan to conduct trainings and workshops on the ground in developing countries and distribute user guides for stakeholders in affected communities.
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